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  • Phillip Schofield seen in public for the first time since affair scandal

    Phillip Schofield seen in public for the first time since affair scandal

    Phillip Schofield has been spotted in public for the first time since his bombshell interviews with the BBC and The Sun. The presenter stepped down from ITV and This Morning after rumours of a feud between himself and co-host Holly Willoughby. It was later revealed that he was also having an affair with a younger […]

    3 years ago

  • Temperatures could return to highs of 25C this weekend after thunderstorms

    Temperatures could return to highs of 25C this weekend after thunderstorms

    Sure the kids would only love a beach day on Saturday… The weather is set to see a major 180 this weekend as we could see the return of high temperatures, reaching up to 25C. With heatwave highs set to return as the weekend arrives, Met Éireann has said there will be “unsettled conditions” for […]

    3 years ago

  • Lauren Arthurs shares her baby’s unusual name following birth

    Lauren Arthurs shares her baby’s unusual name following birth

    Irish influencer Lauren Arthurs revealed earlier this week that she had given birth to her first child with her husband John O’Flynn, and now she has revealed their name. The fashion and lifestyle blogger shared the happy news that she welcomed a baby girl at Cork University Maternity Hospital on June 17. Now, she has […]

    3 years ago

  • Irish shoppers warned of fruit and veg shortage

    Irish shoppers warned of fruit and veg shortage

    Irish shoppers are being warned that there is set to be a shortage of home grown fruit and vegetables for the rest of the year. Agricultural Consultant with Teagasc, Dr Richard Hackett, has said that due to heavy rain early in the year followed by hot weather, growth levels have been impacted. Speaking on The […]

    3 years ago

  • This is the sepsis symptom to look out for when your child is crying

    This is the sepsis symptom to look out for when your child is crying

    Doctors have warned that there is a “silent” symptom of sepsis that can be heard in child’s cry and parents should be aware of it. A high-pitched and weak cry could indicate that your child has sepsis, according to a report by The Mirror. The most common symptoms of the life-threatening illness include rashes and […]

    3 years ago

  • ‘Almost half’ of theatres at new children’s hospital need work

    ‘Almost half’ of theatres at new children’s hospital need work

    Almost half of the operating theatres in the new children’s hospital could need remedial work, according to documents seen by RTÉ News. Contractors at the hospital site were ordered to stop work on the ceilings of 11 operating theatres last month and the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board has said that they are yet to […]

    3 years ago

  • Child airlifted to hospital after fall in Tipperary

    Child airlifted to hospital after fall in Tipperary

    A child has been airlifted to hospital following a fall in Co. Tipperary. The incident took place on Main St, Carrick-on-Suir, on Monday afternoon and the child has since been airlifted to a hospital in Dublin. It is believed that the young girl fell from a height and Gardaí have confirmed she was taken to […]

    3 years ago

  • Derry teen dies in ‘tragic accident’ on holiday in Bulgaria

    Derry teen dies in ‘tragic accident’ on holiday in Bulgaria

    A teenager from Co. Derry has tragically lost his life while holidaying in Bulgaria. The family of 19-year-old Daniel Smyth from Coleraine have pleaded to the public for their help to bring him home. Daniel tragically died on Sunday following an accident in his hotel room. Daniel’s devastated parents, Jema and Martin, have now launched […]

    3 years ago

  • Jonnie Irwin shares emotional Father’s Day photos with kids amid cancer battle

    Jonnie Irwin shares emotional Father’s Day photos with kids amid cancer battle

    By Charlie Herbert Jonnie Irwin has been inundated with support after sharing a touching Father’s Day post of him and his kids. Last November, the former A Place In The Sun presenter revealed he had been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer that had spread to his brain. At the time, he said he was undergoing chemotherapy and […]

    3 years ago

  • Warm temperatures are set to stay this week but have your rain gear ready

    Warm temperatures are set to stay this week but have your rain gear ready

    Don’t forget your umbrella. It looks like the warm weather is here to stay for the rest of the week and while it may seem like good news, it does come with one major downside. Thunderstorms and rain showers are expected to remain this week, which are set to lead to localised flooding in some […]

    3 years ago

  • Kourtney Kardashian shows off baby bump for the first time in new snaps

    Kourtney Kardashian shows off baby bump for the first time in new snaps

    So precious. Kourtney Kardashian has shown off her baby bump for the very first time in some brand new snaps since announcing her fourth pregnancy. On Friday, the eldest Kardashian-Jenner announced that she was expecting her fourth child at her husband Travis Barker’s Blink 182 concert. Making reference to the band’s All The Small Things […]

    3 years ago

  • Heatstroke: The “silent” symptoms you should know for your children

    Heatstroke: The “silent” symptoms you should know for your children

    While the weather has been a little bit temperamental this weekend, the last few weekends has seen absolutely phenomenal temperatures – but it comes with risks for our children. We’ve spoken about the need for SPF and the risks associated with UV rays for our children but there is another we need to be aware […]

    3 years ago

  • Love Island star Biggs Chris is expecting his first child with girlfriend Sumerica

    Love Island star Biggs Chris is expecting his first child with girlfriend Sumerica

    A huge congratulations are in order for Love Island star Biggs Chris who is expecting his first child with girlfriend Sumerica. The couple first started dating after Biggs split from former islander Rebecca Gormley in August 2021. Now, the two have announced on Instagram that they are set to be parents for the first time. […]

    3 years ago

  • Love Is Blind star Jessica Batten announces she has welcomed her first child

    Love Is Blind star Jessica Batten announces she has welcomed her first child

    Congrats to the new parents! Love Is Blind star Jessica Batten has announced the happy news that she has welcomed her first child with husband Benjamin McGrath. The reality star rose to fame on the first season of the Netflix dating show and made a name for herself when she got engaged to Mark Cuevas. […]

    3 years ago

  • Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian share adorable snaps from first ever Father’s Day

    Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian share adorable snaps from first ever Father’s Day

    Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian are celebrating their first ever Father’s Day since welcoming their daughter Blake. The couple welcomed their first child together via surrogacy last September, with Brian’s sister Aoife being the surrogate for the two. Earlier this morning, the dads took to Instagram to share a snap of them enjoying their first […]

    3 years ago

  • Holiday goers warned they could be banned from using wheelie suitcases in Croatia

    Holiday goers warned they could be banned from using wheelie suitcases in Croatia

    Irish tourists could be banned from using wheelie suitcases on holiday in Croatia this summer. According to reports, tourist will not be allowed to bring suitcases with wheels on them through Old Town of Dubrovnik, which is a huge tourist destination in Croatia. The mayor of Dubrovnik has introduced the measure to combat the noise […]

    3 years ago

  • Experts issues warning to parents over buying second-hand car seats

    Experts issues warning to parents over buying second-hand car seats

    An expert has warned parents about buying second-hand car seats on websites like Vinted or eBay. While second-hand shopping is a great option to save some money while also doing our part for the environment, experts have urged parents to be careful when it comes to children’s car seats. Personal injury experts at Fletchers Group […]

    3 years ago

  • Helen McEntee is ‘sure’ some people weren’t happy she took maternity leave

    Helen McEntee is ‘sure’ some people weren’t happy she took maternity leave

    Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee has shared that she is “sure” some people were not happy when she took maternity leave for a second time. The minister made this comment as she spoke about returning to work following the birth of her second child, and while she is “delighted” to be back, there is a […]

    3 years ago

  • Kerry Katona makes the heartbreaking decision to pull her son out of school

    Kerry Katona makes the heartbreaking decision to pull her son out of school

    Kerry Katona has made the heartbreaking decision to pull her son out of school. Kerry has been struggling to help her 15-year-old son, Max, settle into a classroom environment. After a period of time, his struggles with behaviour in school forced her to make the tough call. The singer said that she has spoken with […]

    3 years ago

  • Four ways to be a better parent to a non-binary child

    Four ways to be a better parent to a non-binary child

    June marks Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and show our support for those who have struggled for basic human rights. What started as a protest to be seen and heard, continues as a fight for the right to be treated as equal. The world is a lot different now compared to […]

    3 years ago

  • Kevin Clifton opens up on wanting more children with Stacey Dooley

    Kevin Clifton opens up on wanting more children with Stacey Dooley

    Strictly Come Dancing star Kevin Clifton has revealed his plans to have more children with his partner Stacey Dooley. The two met while starring on the show together in 2018 and welcomed their first child back in January. Now, following the birth of their daughter Minnie, Kevin has shared that he and Stacey would love […]

    3 years ago

  • Parent-child psychotherapist reveals effective way to stop your child swearing

    Parent-child psychotherapist reveals effective way to stop your child swearing

    A radio listener who tuned into Newstalk this week has asked the public for advice after revealing their six-year-old child can’t stop swearing. Speaking on the Sean Moncrieff show, the listener revealed that her child had been using offensive and inappropriate words. “My six-year-old will not stop using bad language,” the listener told Moncrieff. “It’s […]

    3 years ago

  • New eye screening initiative set to protect sight in pregnant women with diabetes

    New eye screening initiative set to protect sight in pregnant women with diabetes

    The HSE has announced a new screening initiative for pregnant women who have diabetes. The risk of diabetic retinopathy can increase during pregnancy and the new initiative is set to provide more frequent screenings for women to ensure their eyesight is protected. As part of the National Screening Service (NSS), the programme aims to encourage […]

    3 years ago

  • Cervical cancer patient passes away before legal case is heard

    Cervical cancer patient passes away before legal case is heard

    A woman has died following a battle with cervical cancer before she could take her case to court for a legal hearing. The woman allegedly had two cervical smear samples misread and has sadly died before she could take action against the HSE. The High Court was informed last week that the unidentified woman was […]

    3 years ago

  • HSE warns parents after man dressed as worker arrives at disabled child’s home

    HSE warns parents after man dressed as worker arrives at disabled child’s home

    “Always request identification from all staff calling to homes to provide home support” The HSE has issued a warning to parents after a man posing as a worker arrived at the home of a disabled child amid abduction fears. The Health Service Executive asked parents to ask for identification if anyone from the HSE is […]

    3 years ago

  • Olympian dies following complications during childbirth

    Olympian dies following complications during childbirth

    US Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie died following complications in childbirth, her agent has confirmed. Bowie won gold in the 4x100m relay at the Rio Olympics in 2016, as well as silver in the 100m and bronze in the 200m. She sadly passed away at her home in Florida at the age of 32 in May. […]

    3 years ago

  • Christy Dignam: Tributes pour in for the late Aslan frontman

    Christy Dignam: Tributes pour in for the late Aslan frontman

    RIP, you will be missed. The sad news of Christy Dignam’s passing broke yesterday after he lost his battle with cancer at the age of 63. The Aslan frontman was first diagnosed with amyloidosis, a rare blood disorder cancer, in 2013 and was told he would have ten years. In his last ever interview with […]

    3 years ago

  • Christy Dignam has passed away at the age of 63

    Christy Dignam has passed away at the age of 63

    RIP. Aslan singer Christy Dignam has sadly passed away at the age of 63 following a long battle with cancer. The frontman had been diagnosed with amyloidosis, a rare blood disorder cancer, back in 2013. He was brought to Beaumont hospital in July of last year where he spent six months under the care of […]

    3 years ago

  • Adam King launches collab with Irish Urbanwear brand and it is adorable

    Adam King launches collab with Irish Urbanwear brand and it is adorable

    Adam King has joined forces with Irish urban wear brand Human Collective for their first ever kids’ clothing collection and it’s absolutely adorable. The limited edition kids’ range offers a collection of crew neck sweatshirts and hoodies, available for children ages 0-8 and they are all complete with the Adam King sign of approval. With […]

    3 years ago

  • Sian Osborne makes another dig at Una Healy following David Haye throuple

    Sian Osborne makes another dig at Una Healy following David Haye throuple

    No holding her back. David Haye’s girlfriend Sian Osborne has made another dig at Una Healy following their whirlwind romance. The three were bombarded with rumours they were involved in a throuple but Una has since cleared things up, claiming there was never a romance between herself and Sian. Shortly after Una revealed she and […]

    3 years ago

  • Ioan Gruffudd’s 13-year-old daughter accuses his girlfriend of “abuse”

    Ioan Gruffudd’s 13-year-old daughter accuses his girlfriend of “abuse”

    Ioan Gruffudd’s 13-year-old daughter has accused his girlfriend of “abuse” after she claimed a door was slammed on her. Ella Evans, the daughter of Alice Evans and Ioan Gruffudd, has claimed that 29-year-old Australian actress Bianca Wallace slammed the door which led to the teen allegedly hitting her head. She claims that the incident left […]

    3 years ago

  • Mum faces backlash after asking for cash instead of presents at child’s birthday

    Mum faces backlash after asking for cash instead of presents at child’s birthday

    A mum has received some backlash after she asked guests at her daughter’s birthday party to bring cash instead of presents. Many people have been left divided online after a mother from Sydney requested that anyone attending her four-year-old daughter’s birthday party bring a cash gift instead of physical presents. Taking to Sydney Mums Facebook […]

    3 years ago

  • Hero woman shielded children from French knife attack

    Hero woman shielded children from French knife attack

    A woman in France has been hailed as a “hero” after she used her own body to shield children during yesterday’s knife attack. According to eyewitnesses, the woman jumped in front of a buggy as the attacker lunged towards an innocent child amid the incident in the French Alps. The 31-year-old man stabbed four children […]

    3 years ago

  • Record numbers set to sit the Junior and Leaving Cert today

    Record numbers set to sit the Junior and Leaving Cert today

    Record numbers are set to sit this year’s Junior and Leaving Cert exams as they begin this morning. There are more than 63,000 candidates set to undertake the Leaving Cert and more than 71,000 set to sit Junior Cycle exams. This indicates a rise of 3% from last year as the exams head underway in […]

    3 years ago

  • Stacey Solomon praised for showing off her ‘real’ bikini body

    Stacey Solomon praised for showing off her ‘real’ bikini body

    Stacey Solomon has been inundated with support after posting an “honest” Instagram post, showing off her bikini body. As she soaked up the sun in her Essex home with partner Joe Swash, baby Belle, one-year-old Rose, and Rex, four, the 33-year-old wore a stunning swimsuit. The post comes four months after she welcomed her baby […]

    3 years ago

  • Experts share advice for parents ahead of state exams

    Experts share advice for parents ahead of state exams

    As students approach the Junior and Leaving Cert exams on Wednesday, one expert has shared some advice to parents on how best to support your child through this stressful time. We all know how demanding this time in our child’s life is and ahead of the state exams beginning on June 7th, the former Guidance […]

    3 years ago

  • Pete Doherty welcomes baby girl with wife Katia de Vidas

    Pete Doherty welcomes baby girl with wife Katia de Vidas

    Huge congrats to the happy parents. Pete Doherty has welcomed a baby girl with his wife, Katia de Vidas. The Libertines singer revealed the happy news on Instagram on Monday as he shared a photo of a newborn’s hospital tag. Adding another picture of her baby curled up, the 44-year-old shared that she was born […]

    3 years ago

  • RTÉ’s Tony Connelly says becoming a dad again in his 50s is ‘tough’

    RTÉ’s Tony Connelly says becoming a dad again in his 50s is ‘tough’

    RTÉ correspondent Tony Connelly has admitted that becoming a dad again in his 50s has been a bigger challenge than he expected. Reporting on international affairs like Brexit and the Ukraine war, Tony’s life has been anything but normal over the last few years and when it comes to his family, the same goes. The […]

    3 years ago

  • This Morning editor breaks silence on Phillip Schofield’s confession

    This Morning editor breaks silence on Phillip Schofield’s confession

    This Morning editor Martin Frizell has finally broken his silence after Phillip Schofield admitted to having an affair with a young runner and then lied about it. Following Phillip stepping down from the shoe, the ITV editor has called for some sense of “respite” for his staff after further allegations about This Morning and the […]

    3 years ago

  • Jessie J has shared who the father of her baby is

    Jessie J has shared who the father of her baby is

    Jessie J has just revealed who the father of her baby is after welcoming her son last month. The singer gave birth to a baby boy last month and throughout her entire pregnancy, she had been keeping the father’s identity under wraps. Taking to her Instagram stories, Jessie shared a snap of. her boyfriend Chanan […]

    3 years ago

  • Jonah Hill welcomes his first child with rumoured fiancee

    Jonah Hill welcomes his first child with rumoured fiancee

    Huge congrats to Jonah. Jonah Hill has welcomed his first child with rumoured fiancee Olivia Millar. A rep for the actor confirmed that the couple are now proud parents to People this weekend. While they are yet to announce the name and gender of this new arrival, the two couldn’t be happier. Jonah first began […]

    3 years ago

  • Holly Willoughby set to begin Monday’s This Morning with emotional statement

    Holly Willoughby set to begin Monday’s This Morning with emotional statement

    Holly Willoughby is set to address the drama surrounding her This Morning co-star Phillip Schofield as she returns to the show on Monday. A TV source has revealed that Holly has personally prepared a statement as she wants viewers to understand how difficult the circumstances have been for those at This Morning. Holly has not […]

    3 years ago

  • Parents criticised after letting their child use plane as ‘jungle gym’

    Parents criticised after letting their child use plane as ‘jungle gym’

    As any parent knows, bringing your children away on holiday is what we all work so hard for, but getting them there is as stressful as it gets. Flying is stressful at the best of times even when we don’t have children with us, but one set of parents are now being criticised for the […]

    3 years ago

  • Phillip Schofield says his relationship with ex-wife is ‘not great’

    Phillip Schofield says his relationship with ex-wife is ‘not great’

    He admitted to the affair last week. Following Phillip Schofield’s bombshell interview after stepping down from ITV, he has admitted that his ex-wife Stephanie was furious with him after discovering the news about his affair with a runner. Speaking for the first time since he admitted to having an “unwise” affair with a young runner […]

    3 years ago

  • Urgent appeal as Irish teen reported missing in the UK

    Urgent appeal as Irish teen reported missing in the UK

    An urgent appeal has been issued after an Irish teenager has been reported missing in the UK. Sussex Police have issued an appeal to the public to help find a missing 17 year old only named Mary-Anne who was last seen in Eastbourne. Sharing the appeal to social media, Sussex Police said on Thursday: “Have […]

    3 years ago